I have a challenge for you: Stop complaining & stop gossiping. Don’t let anything negative come out of your mouth regarding anything external. See what happens.

Heard this guy on a podcast say you have two options these days: 1) Study AI really hard and figure it all out 2) Go buy a ranch somewhere, raise a family, and be integrated with the local community I’m definitely a #2 kind of guy.

I hung out with somebody for the first time 1-on-1 recently. We agreed twice to meet at 3pm. There are some events where showing up late makes sense, but this wasn’t one of them. He rolls up at 3:35pm. I ask what happened to our agreement. He said people have been flaking and showing up late on him recently so he felt called to do it too. It sort of blew my mind that a man would supposedly change his values based on the way other people are acting. I got bad vibes immediately. My opinion: Instead of looking at how other people act, be the example of the change you wish to see. Don’t perpetuate the same behavior cycle you don’t like. Be impeccable with your word. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

The key is to stay deeply connected to your life’s purpose while simultaneously becoming immune to the opinions of others who haven’t achieved what you want.

It’s pretty wild that I’m sitting here in Costa Rica looking at an iguana while typing this message and people in at least 5 continents around the world will read this. And it’s impossible for the message to be taken down. Sometimes it’s nice to zoom out and marvel at the amazing technological advancements we’ve made as a species. Pura Vida.

Don’t put extra pressure on yourself to perform well. Instead relax, breathe, disconnect, and take it easy. Allow your mind to settle. Watch your performance increase.

“May we trust in the process of life to let go and let grow.”

Bear markets are for building. Build your body, mind, discipline, and concentration. Investing in yourself will always pay off. Become the person you know you are capable of becoming.

If you truly want to be free, the only person you should ever try to impress is yourself. Make yourself proud.

Success doesn’t happen in a straight line. Embrace the volatility. Learn from your failures. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Become resilient to anything and you’ll become unstoppable.

Community is an underrated part of being successful today. It’s tough to have a bad life when you have thriving relationships and are surrounded by incredible people.

If you’re feeling unfulfilled, empty, or hollow, you can always change the trajectory of your life. Much love.

Undoubtedly the thing that has changed my life the most is going to retreats centered around nature, music, getting healthy, reducing stress, laughing, and being around great people with amazing vibes. In a world that is increasingly getting digital and based around AI slop, having a network of like-minded people that you’re close with who you can build real communities and projects with is what will be valuable. Real & authentic is the way.

Feeling grateful for everything.

One of the biggest realizations in my life is nothing outside of you can bring you peace & lasting joy. It literally has to come from within yourself. If you seek external things like trophies, money, or romantic relationships to bring you joy, you are placing an impossible demand on them that will never satisfy you. Choose relationships & activities from a place of already being joyous in your life, not for you to all of the sudden become joyous because of it.

Happy Sunday to everyone striving to be the best version of themselves. Small progress compounds. You can be a completely different person in 6 months.

Just paid the deposit for my first retreat in the @Bitcoin Jungle coming in January 2027 and I'm so stoked. It's going to be such an epic week long experience of community, music, movement, nature, organic food, & good vibes. Stay tuned for a more formal announcement next week. Shoot me a private message if you want to be on the presale list.

Forgiving yourself and others will release any anger or blockage you feel towards life. Breathe. Let it go. Learn. Keep moving.

To become successful in life, the key is to help other people become successful in life. Find a problem you really love to solve and become world class at solving it. You’ll become internally fulfilled, externally abundant, and the world will become a better place. It’s a win all around.

My theory on people who leave hateful comments on the internet is very simply they are not receiving the love they desire in their life. So they choose to project their pain outwards at strangers online instead of dealing with it themselves. It’s a sad thing in reality. I typically respond with “sending love your way” and I’ve found it to be effective, because it’s what they need and it’s coming from a genuine place. Be kind. You never know what someone is going through deep down.